Condolence: Aimee, Jodi, & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May you know God's peace, comfort, and strenth at this time. May you feel Jesus' loving arms surrounding you. Isaiah 40:31 John 14:27
Lynn & Ray Hendrickson
Tinley Park, IL -- Life Church

Condolence: Dear Jodi & Kim are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.

Condolence: This is a sad time as Gerry departed this life too early. But I am sure he would like us to "remember" him at various stages of his life and keep him alive in our hearts in that way. So I will share some memories of our boy hood days together. I met Gerry in 8th grade and we became instant friends probably because of our mutual obsession with baseball. We played ball for years and he continued to play as an adult long after I had moved away. We played "Strato" baseball for years and he continued that also as an adult. We had many triumphs and a few losses together and I can still picture Gerry striking a batter out with that wicked curve ball of his. We also shared an aptitude for accounting. We took two years of accounting together in High School and tormented the teacher to the point of getting sent to the counselor (while we received straight As). Life in High School and College can be tough and having a friend like Gerry helped us all get through it relatively unscathed. After College our paths diverged and we didn't see as much of each other, but he will live on in my memories. He was a really good person and great friend.

Condolence: Aimee, We are very sorry about your loss. Gerry was a wonderful man and a good friend. You don't meet many people who value family the way he did. You are in our prayers.
Carla, Dan, Tony, & Caitlyn

Condolence: Kim,
I know we haven't spoken in quite awhile but I was sad to here of your dad's passing. He was a very nice man and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Keep your good memories of him and this will help you get through this tough time.
Therese Nichols

Condolence: We had some great times together. Together we made some long lasting friendships. Baseball, bowling and the yearly golf outing would not have lasted or been as much fun without you. Strato cannot go on without you, without all four of us it won't work. Of course Warren will be under a lot less stress thus extending his life considerably. You've left a HUGE VOID in my life. I'll miss the laughter and friendship we shared,though I still can't figure out how we made it through 40 years. It went by way too fast and ended way too soon. I'll NEVER forget YOU!!!! LOVE YA JER!!!! Your friend WRIT!

Condolence:
How do i say good bye to a friend thats been there for me for so many years. Gerry i can never say thank you enough for letting me call you my friend. All the years of playing baseball together those were some of the best years of my life. An then Sunday morning with Writ & Bob playing Strato. Oh man we did have us some fun . Well my friend you will always be part of my life i love you and miss you Warren

Condolence: Life passes by way too fast. As I recall all the good times we had together I can only smile. Gerry was a great friend. His boyish laugh is something I will never forget. I will cherish all the fond memories and the good times we had together forever. Gerry touched the hearts of all who knew him,and he will be missed by all.

Condolence: gerry , you will be missed . though i havent seen you often over the years as often as i would have liked , you were still a good friend. we had some very good times in our earlier years , and some very , very good laughs together. thats what i will remember ! you will always be "GAZ" TO ME . HAVE SOME FUN UP THERE , YOU DESERVE IT

Condolence: To the family of Gerry Smith,

Gerry will be missed by his friends at Suburban Newspapers of America. We were fortunate to have him serve on our board of directors. He was a fun, smart and loyal member of our board. We were so sad to hear this terrible news. You are all with us in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless!

Nancy Lane
President, Suburban Newspapers of America